New editions of this selection tool are published every two years.
It contains over 11,000 print, non-print and periodical items
appropriate for children. It is arranged by Dewey classification
number but has an index of author, title and subjects. Items
included are reviewed and recommended by practicing school
librarians. Brief descriptions of the items are provided.

Hardcover volume published every five years. Four paperbound
supplements published at one year intervals. The hardcover volume
lists over 5,200 books of adult fiction recommended for use in
public libraries. Supplements will list approximately 600 newly
published titles.

Published twice monthly September through June and monthly in July
and August it reviews several thousand items a year including
reference books, non print media, government publications and
materials for all levels of readers. It is recommended as the
single best source of reviews of new material.